NR 439 Week 1 Discussion: Introduction to Evidence-based Practice

Discussion Questions

We begin our journey into discovering the new world of research and evidence-based practice (EBP) by exploring our past. After completing the required readings and lesson, answer the following:

Explain how research has evolved since the Florence Nightingale era.

Discuss how research and EBP are different; include how you believe research supports EBP for nursing.

Describe one past/historical unethical breach of research conduct; then, share how you would ensure care of a study participant using one ethical or legal research consideration (guideline/principle).